Three more hostages captured from Israel during Hamas' ambush on 7 October will be freed on Saturday. View on euronews ...

News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday.

The relief agency said its humanitarian work was still ongoing despite hostility towards its staff. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli strikes hit an unofficial border crossing in eastern Lebanon early Friday morning, killing two people and wounding 10, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.